Individuals who suffer from stress and stress related conditions or tension headaches may be interested in receiving Reflexology therapy appointments. Others who suffer from digestive disorders, arthritis, insomnia, hormonal imbalances, sports injuries or menstrual disorders may find relief from Reflexology.
Reflexology is a particular means of treatment in complementary and alternative medicine therapies. It is believed to promote relaxation, improve circulation, reduce pain and Sue tired and sore feet. Some practitioners also recommended for postoperative or paliative care.
In a study in the American Cancer Society journal researchers found that one third of cancer patients use Reflexology as complementary therapy. Reflexology, however, is recommended only as complementary therapy and should never replace medical treatment for any specific diagnoses.
Since Reflexology is not recognized by the law there is no formal training required to practice it. However, some do you offer Reflexology as part of their license to practice. There are some accredited courses for continuing education for nurses and massage therapists. However, diagnosing or treating disease would constitute the practice of medicine and would be illegal for anyone who does not have a professional license. Therapists are only able to claim that they are working to achieve over all health and well being for the diagnoses and treatment protocols recommended by an individual’s medical practitioner.
There have been several different research studies which have evaluated the use of Reflexology in the treatment of different diagnoses. Unfortunately there have been no conclusive results that are similar from study to study. Proponents believe that the information from the research has proven that Reflexology is useful in the treatment of some diseases while others point out that it’s it is difficult to develop a credible placebo-controlled group which could be the flaw in most experimental subjects.
A typical treatment is usually 45 to 60 minutes long during which the individual remove their shoes and socks and fits in a reclining chair. Other than the removal of shoes and socks the participant remains fully closed. At this time the reflexologist will stimulate various points to identify areas that are sure or full of tension and then we’ll use brisk movements to warm the seats. It is only at this point that pressure is applied from the toes to the heel in the direction of the heart.
Most people feel calm and relaxed after her treatment and may actually feel sleepy. Women who are pregnant or attempting to get pregnant should talk to their doctor before seeing a reflexologist and also let the reflexologist know. Individuals who have injury or blood vessel disease as well as diabetes with significant peripheral artery disease should consult with their physician before having Reflexology.
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